Job Description
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.
The Holland America Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid (remote) summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry. The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities.
2024 Program Dates (two options)
Program runs 10 weeks from June 10th - August 16th or June 17th - August 23rd.Eligibility
Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) or in a graduate/Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2024.
Compensation
Undergraduate - $25.00/hr, Graduate - $35.00/hr, Ph.D. - $45.00/hrIntern Project Details
This internship is responsible for assisting in review and analysis of culinary programming in comparison to competitors. Assisting in reviewing performance metrics and reporting findings to the ship’s teams. Other administrative duties such as adding recipes and photos to CrunchTime as needed, contracting general supply or food items, and updating brand standards in Global HESS.
Build recipes and photos into CrunchTime
Assist in contracting galley general supply or food items with procurement
Assist in updating Culinary Brand Standards and procedures in Global HESS
Cross-brand Analysis in food product comparisons
Audit and review Food cost performance per ship and report to Fleet Chefs and Director, Culinary Operations on any findings.
Requirements
Proficiency using MS office Suite including Outlook & MS Teams
Ability to work independently, remotely and self-manage
Well organized and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.
The types of duties the students will perform will vary and may require some technical tasks, projects and/or work that may require specific proficiencies, technical abilities and/or computer skills.
Majors Preferred
Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Hotel ManagementSkills Preferred
Ability to work independently in a group environment with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and team working skills.
Ability to prioritize and maximize efficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word is preferred.
Knowledge of food and beverage industry trends and product knowledge is required.
What You Can Expect
Gain valuable experience. Gain confidence.
Explore a new career path.
Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job after graduation.
Develop and refine skills.
Network with professionals in the field.
Develop an understanding of the type of working environment, field and industry that align with your career goals.
Obtain job-related skills and experiences that will enhance your qualifications for future opportunities.
Deadlines
Our 2024 application period will close on February 29, 2024.Our Culture… Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html
Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact [email protected]
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